8 Auspicious Flags

These prayer flags represent the 8 auspicious symbols:1. Parosol for preserving beings from harmful forces.2. Fish for auspiciousness of all living beings in a state of fearlessness without danger of suffering.3. Vase for the endless rain of long life, wealth & prosperity.4. Lotus for the complete purification of body, speech & mind.5. Shell for the sound of Dharma Teaching.6. Knot for mutual dependence of religious doctrine.7. Victory banner for activities of ones own speech & mind over obstacles & negativities.8. Wheel for auspiciousness of the turning of the precious wheel of Buddha’s doctrine.